Good Government Democracy Beyond Elections |
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| Author:
| Rosanvallon, Pierre |
| Translator:
| DeBevoise, Malcolm |
| ISBN: | 978-0-674-97943-7 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2018 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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Faced with government's ineptitude, people are attracted to strong leaders and bold action. As Pierre Rosanvallon demonstrates, "presidentialism" may reflect the particular concerns of today, but its many precursors show that democracy has always struggled with tension between popular government and concentrated authority.
Faced with government's ineptitude, people are attracted to strong leaders and bold action. As Pierre Rosanvallon demonstrates, "presidentialism" may reflect the particular concerns of today, but its many precursors show that democracy has always struggled with tension between popular government and concentrated authority.